Pepper Seeds - Hot - Geronimo F1 Hybrid

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Growing Geronimo F1 Hybrid Peppers in the Vegetable Garden

To start growing your peppers, plant them in seed starting trays 6-8 weeks before the last spring frost date in your area. You can choose either a seed starting mix like Minute Soil Coco Clair, or you can just choose well-draining soil. Plant those seeds about 0.25 inches deep into the soil and keep it nicely moist, but don't drown them! A handy trick is to stick your finger into the soil - if it feels dry, give the seeds a drink, but if it's wet, wait for a bit for the soil to dry out. Plant the seeds in this soil in a seed starting tray and keep it in a very warm area, somewhere around 80-90 F. You can use a grow light to keep this area warmer. The seedlings should emerge within 7-10 days. Once the plants are about 6-8 inches tall, you can start the process to harden them off by moving them to a cooler area, around 70 F, to prepare them for being outside! Choose a nice sunny location in your garden or in pots for your plants. Plant them 12-18 inches apart, and space your rows about 2-3 feet apart. Bury the roots completely in the soil. Be sure not to plant hot peppers and sweet peppers close together, as this can lead to cross-pollination!

There are several things you can do to make sure your peppers grow well. Make sure that you water your plants consistently, especially during dry periods. You can sprinkle some mulch around the base of the plant to keep the moisture in and suppress any weeds. Try companion planting with plants like marigolds and herbs like basil, which can help attract beneficial insects to the garden, as well as deterring pests. If your plants get especially tall, you may need to give them some support with a trellis or cage to support the weight of the fruit. To help your plants grow, you can try giving them fertilizer full of phosphorus and calcium. Be sure to follow the instructions on your fertilizer and not over-fertilize them. Keep a close eye on your peppers to make sure that they aren’t suffering from any pests or diseases, and address any issues immediately.

Harvesting Geronimo F1 Hybrid Peppers

Make sure you’re keeping a close eye on your peppers so you can harvest the fruit right when it turns ripe. These peppers are ripe about 70 days after they’re transplanted. They will be lime green, feel firm, and be about 4 inches long. They’ll be ripe somewhere between 90 and 100 days after transplanting, but because this is a hot variety, you can also harvest them before they’re fully ripe. To harvest the peppers, use garden shears or a clean knife and cut the stem a little above the fruit. Be gentle so not to damage the plant so it can keep producing fruit. Always wear gloves and wash your hands immediately after harvesting hot peppers. Store the peppers in a cool, dry spot.

About Geronimo F1 Hybrid Pepper Garden Seeds

Hot peppers originated in Mexico over 6,000 years ago, but are grown all over the world today!

Geronimo peppers are a Hungarian Hot Hybrid, and were bred for their huge yields and early maturation.

These peppers have medium heat levels - between 1,000 and 5,000 Scoville Heat Units.

Geronimo peppers grow well in garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses.

Tips From Our Gardeners

"These peppers are great for pickling!"

- Chelsea Hafer, True Leaf Market Writer

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Geronimo F1 Hybrid Pepper Seeds Per Package:

• 300 mg packet - Approximately 40 Seeds
• 0.25 oz - Approximately 1,000 Seeds
• 1 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 4,000 Seeds
• 4 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 16,000 Seeds
• 1 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 64,000 Seeds

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